Everytime I decide to walk my 2 German shephards, (one that's a year old, and one that's 6 months) I keep thinking ohh this is gonna go good, this is a great idea. It never fails to end with.... "God damnit!!!!" "Ohh my godd stopp"!! "Noo noo noo!" "Oh my god stop going into the street!!" "God damnit you got me wrapped around another mailbox!!!!" ......oh my lord help...
My current situation. I have tried everything but my 2 shepherds aren't having it. Something has to give! Going for walks gives me anxiety and is miserable.
i began this video just expecting to be annoyed for no reason other than im rude, but i was so surprised she has such a personable feeling about her i love this video
@@amandah6676 a single's guy brain have different ways to process info in the presence of beauty, in that case info keeps going around the brain in circles until it quits through the mouth, not a single bit in, and it goes out scrambled in two letters, AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I took a sick dog home from work with the intent of healing her then finding her a home. Well, I failed and now she's mine as she gets along so well with my other 2 big dogs. So thank you for the tips and especially sharing the fact that they will tangle no matter what. That made me feel better while I retrain the 2 in the mean time. Wish me luck and Thanks Again.
This is a great informative video, I just want to point one thing out: Pulling has nothing to do with hierarchy or dominance, it's a very common behaviour for a dog to pull because they naturally walk faster than you, and as they start to pull they're reinforcing the behaviour because to them, pulling = moving forward. Dogs really aren't as complex as people seem to think, and understand why your dog is doing an undesirable behaviour is the first step to solving it.
No I don't agree. Think about huskies doing their thing with sledding. Think about that they have to put the lead dogs at the front and less pulling dogs at the back. This is the behaviour of a wild dog pack also. We have to work with the nature of the dogs also. Some dogs are so anxious they have to be at the front and lead. Otherwise dig walking will never work for walking the both dogs together if you are constantly battling with the anxious dog to get on your side. When the anxious dog is walking by himself. He is perfect. Pack animals change when they are in a group / pack. Just like if we are running in a group. We all sort of choose where we run or walk. Back front middle.
I just saw this video and thought it was great. I walk three dogs, 2 cane corso and a shepherd mix. Their weigh 155, 135, and 70. People often stop to ask how I walk my three like this and hands free. Everything you said is spot on. I use waist leashes and I place the larger dogs on the outside and the smaller in the center. The mix is so gentle and not remotely intimidating but the other 2 scare people and so I will reach for the short handles where we need to stop to allow others to pass. Also by keeping larger, more dominant dogs on the sides, I can gently use the back of my hand to push the leads outwards and the dogs will follow the direction of the lead. This keeps them separated and helps prevent tangling. Also a little tip for some pullers, slipping a tshirt on them and tying it firmly around the waist acts like a compression garment and helps reduce some of the excitement.
Thank you for your easy to understand "tips". Trying to get my 3 chichuahuas to walk together and their personalities make for an interesting adventure.
Thankyou so much for your video. Just confirmed that one of my walking methods I am doing right with my 2 dogs. So many other walking methods were so frustrating and made me feel as if I was a really bad dog trainer. But have been walking and training for years with my individual family dogs. But it's the first time that I have 2 dogs now and wow it's such a much difference to just owning 1. Everything and I mean Every Possible thing is just so different. As they are living in a type of pack now. So when you were saying about the hierarchy and one will naturally fall into the leader position and the other walking by your side. I so understood and wow thought yes I'm doing it right!!! Have definitely subscribed to you and thankyou so much for your help❣❣
I've stopped that by full on stopping when they pull. Mine wanna stop and sniff a lot but well they're dogs and I let them as long as they are pulling.
@@Anna-tc6rz I do that as well. And it doesn't take long for them to figure out if they pull, they don't get to walk. Another idea is a "Halti" which controls their head. I used this on 3 of my 4 dogs and now all walk together fairly decently
i went to school with a kid who was missing the tips of two fingers cause a horse pulled a rope he was holding improperly and RIPPED THEM OFF. unfortunately not uncommon in ranching and dogs are obvi different from horses but it and your stories of people getting their hands broken just goes to show you how quickly things can get out of control with leads of any kind. i just had an interview at a dog daycare in calgary and it went really well so i have a good feeling about it!! i'm so excited!! your channel has been really helpful, i hope you keep making videos for a long time ❤️❤️❤️
WOW! That's crazy! Yeah, when it comes to leashes and ropes all it takes is a quick and hard movement to really injure a hand. Crazy how fast it can happen! That is so wonderful to hear about your interview! The first place that I worked at was a dog walking/day care facility and I learned SO MUCH. Honestly, I wouldn't be where I was today without that place, so you've made an awesome decision. Fingers crossed that you get a job there, and if you don't just remember that there are tons of other places and your love for dogs is the most important thing! xoxo
oh also i'm really good at making stuff, so i'm thinking of making some tools that would be useful for dog walking and general daycare. i'm thinking maybe a mini spray bottle gadget attached to my shirt for when they jump up, or a padded belt for walking. i'm interested in what kind of things would be useful for when you work with dogs, things only an actual dog trainer/walker would think of. throw em at me!!
I have been walking 2 greyhounds for a long while. They walk side by side to me without going in front of me. I use voice cues for them to stop or turn left or right. They walk calmly. Even if I walk as a turtle they will check with me as they feel energy thru the leash. Now I adopted another greyhound. It takes me few days to master a walk with her before walking 3 dogs. I ask them to follow me as it uses their mind rather then instinct.
thanks for the video! it was really helpful, but what if they are all pulling at the same time? And also could you tell me where you got that waist leash from? I really like that one but I can’t seem to find anything like it anywhere here in the US
Thank you for making these videos! They’re very informative and helpful. I am wondering how you go about picking up dog poop when you’re walking lots of dogs at once? As dogs seem to want to go every direction or get all tangled up as soon as you stop to pick up poop, which makes it a very stressful process😅.
Thanks for the tip. I have one senior 14yr old small (fil dog), one is about 3 years old pitlab mix and another is 5 months old dachshund. Trying figure out how to just walk them all. Thinking walking around the block for senior be enough for him since he gets tired easily. Then walking the younger ones longer 😄those two have too much energy
I have 3 terriers , I have tried couples short leads long leads everything, after watching your video yesterday decided to try the waist belt with three 30 inch leads can’t believe the difference, why didn’t I think of that. Than you so much for the video 👍👍👍
Great tips. Very nice visually to watch, while scouring through multidog walking videos. I'd like to add that you might want to invest on a decent joring harness. (Something like Neewa is decent priced, but durable and light to wear even during summer.) I mean as a human. The belt you use might end up hurting your spine and back muscles if you end up pulled after a squirrel or a rabbit by 2+ dogs. Heck even one is enough. It doesn't need to be high end one. Just something comfortable to wear and attach the leashes to. The only thing is the leg hoops. They keep it from riding up from your waist (where the pulling would end up hurting you in a drastic yank'o'war).
AWESOME! Thanks so much! I'll definitely check that brand out. I've been looking to upgrade, especially since I find the leash that wraps around me can wear down my clothes after a while. It's a great option if you're looking to not spend a lot, and it's done me well for a long time, but it would be cool to look into alternatives. Thanks :)
I’m really tempted to adopt a 3rd big dog, but I’ve never attempted to walk 3 at a time. I have good control over the other 2, they usually don’t pull or get too excited but sometimes my 1 year old Akita/mastiff gets excited when she sees other dogs or something she really wants to sniff something & when she sees people she just stops and stares for a long time if I let her lol. Thanks for all of the tips!
This was a really helpful video. My dogs are trained "off-leash" and are excellent but due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to leash them today. It went much smoother than I expected and that was due to this video. I have two 80lbs dogs and two 30lb dogs. Little ones went in the centre and bigger, outside. Worked out fab. Thank you so much
I have 3 dogs. A small chihuahua puppy, a adult medium sized mutt and a border collie puppy. In the mornings I only walk the collie since the other 2 are not morning people and in the evenings when i take them all out it kinda gets messy from there. The chihuahua keeps barking at everything it sees and likes to try to yank you (it cant since its a weak chihuahua) the mutt doesnt want the other 2 dogs close to her so shes always trying to get out of their way by any means necessary and the collie pup is still in training so she is a little bit of a puller for the time being and still barks at other dogs. I also have to bring the chihuahua in after 30-40 mins depending on the weather just so I dont overwork him but the other two are fine for the rest of the walk. In the night I take them off either by myself or with someone else and its kinda just the same thing as the evening walk but shorter. Letting them off lead is stressful since the chihuahua will not come back if he spots something he wants to bark at while the other 2 run around like mad.
Hello In Ruff, Great channel!! Can you recommend any brands or specific type of leads for group dog walks? What are your thoughts on waist leads/hands free? Thank you :)
I have two dogs that are my grandma’s i walk them every day, it was a problem at first but now i can walk both of them and i also use a retractiable leash and its not a problem to me, this realy hepled tho❤️thx🙌🏼🙌🏼
Hey! I really like your videos. I have just started my own dog walking company and I wonder.. How do you treat a dog that keeps growling and barking at the other dogs? It's not picking a fight, just telling everyone to back off.. Also I'm interested in your waist leash. Saw a link to amazon, but it didn't work. Thanks for all your advice!
Any specific waist leash brand recommendations for walking 2-3 dogs? I assume there are no issues in using a gentle leader with one or more dogs when doing this?
Well done good info about lots of practice things , what is it about squirrels ? Our cockerpoo goes absolutely balmy about squirrels, the only thing more exciting are ducks, with poodley spaniel mix , the most wonderful thing is a duck, that her ancestors were trained to find and pick up. I assume you are in America? The English cocker spaniel is a lovely dog, but oh my goodness they have absolutely bags of eccentric English Dogy DNA. They are as keen as mustard always on the go and up for absolutely anything. But the Cockerpoo will love you forever and be a very affectionate friend. Just a few thoughts there for anyone across the pond who does not know this particular cross. Best wishes from the rainy island.
I am a dog walker and just getting enough clients that I have multiple dogs at a time. I cant find a hands free leash like yours anyyyywhere. All I can find on amazon etc is ones with plastic clips instead of metal fastenings and I wouldn't trust a belt that did up with plastic. I have been using a normal length lead over my shoulder but its not ideal. LOVE your channel you are great :)
I got mine from Smoochy Poochy! (you can just google it and you'll find the website). They're a Canadian company, so not sure where all they ship to, but theirs are fabric and the rings are metal. Works well for me!
I instantly went "i know thia girl" and you're the Kristen Stewart/Fantasy parody/Horse movies parody girl. And now you give me important tips on multiple dog walking? Awesome!
Great video thank you, could you please tell exact phrases to tell people when they come to pet dogs, to not sound rood when you reject this. Or record video how you do it and still stay nice as it could be your potential clients with dog at home.
How do you go through the process of figuring out walk groups? As in what dogs will walk well together. To avoid issues like fights and other issues that could arise?
I use one by the brand Smoochie Poochie. It's super basic, but does the job! I know some people that use heavy-duty ones, and they look AMAZING, but of course that comes with a higher price tag too
First of all, i don’t own a dog (!) and i’m NOT a professional dog walker. But i sometimes need to dog sit for my neighbor’s 3 dachshund. Trying to control the 3 dogs (one older, another a year and 1/2 old (people years) and a puppy (just learning to walk on a leash) is difficult. So my neighbor gave me their leashes (that expand and contract and have a button to lock it). But that was very difficult to say the least! I was bribing my family to help and take 1 dog, etc. so i see your video. Great! So i order this leash (www.chewy.com/petsafe-hands-free-dog-leash/dp/48659) (actually 2 of them so i can have 2 leashes on my waist and can hold one in my hand). I had thought about doing a double leash to have them all on my waist but wasn’t sure if that would be good, although i may go back to chewy and get a double one, but i didn’t want to invest more. I have thought of a 3rd waist one (i really only need the leash with the two clips for each dog). If the link that each leash hooks to can’t hold all 3, i was thinking of putting a caribiner (sp?) hook to hold them all. Any thoughts? The older 2 dogs are very good - if i drop the leash, they stop and i can get it. But, the puppy just goes running-and i was worried about safety on roads, etc.
No clue if you still monitor these comments but this was really helpful info to get an idea of how to walk my 2 very large dogs together by myself. I have one question-- where did you get your waist leash?
i have 2 puppies.. foster to adopt... I am definitely keeping one but I don't want to let go of the other one!! But the stress of trying to walk these little critters is too much.. they go in opposite directions!!
Please tell me. I'm starting my business and don't have any clients yet. If someone ask for group walk and I don't have any dogs booked yet, how should I go around it? Also, how you explain your clients that you need more time to introduce dogs to pack? Love your videos and your dedication to dogs. They are my whole life as well. Hugs from UK xx
I have four dogs and do canicross with them, I would highly suggest a canicross best vs a thin waist leash. Canicross belts have thick padding Your back will thank you :)
I walk my 3 dogs regularly and it is manageable somehow but overwhelming when I do 6 or 7 because they tangle. I really can't predict their order because they're chaotic, sometimes one wants to go first but then wants to be at my back next. Their sizes differ too. Their sniffing is another thing that stops the group and causes the tangle 😣.
I am walking 4 dogs at the moment. (2 are mine and minding 2). I have my own lead set up and with just 2 dogs the swivels work perfectly. Never a tangle. However, with the 4 dogs we are finishing the walk with what resembles a plaited lead. Very difficult to untangle during the walk. Does it help to add more swivel points to the leads?
Idk if you see this, but isn't it hard to keep them untangled, I'm saying if they see a squirrel, it's hard to pull back on all 3 leashes? And do you recommend 3 big dogs or no..? Thank you, this video really helped and I love the wais idea!!!
This is great! I am looking to start a dog walking business. I do not want to walk more than 4 at a time. Would you ask the owner if they are comfortable walking their dog in a "pack" how would you properly introduce those dogs to know that their will be no fights between the dogs?
There are so many dog walkers that don't walk dogs in packs, so that's totally fine if you want less! Definitely ask the owner before choosing if the dog is solo or in a pack because everyone has their preference. You would need to talk with them beforehand anyway if they were going into a pack because you need to know the dog's personality VERY well in order to place it into a pack that it would get along with. Choosing dogs that would go good together is the first step (based on personality and energy level). Then, in order to form a pack you begin by introducing 2 dogs to each other (starting with dogs that are easy going and you're quite sure will get along well). Once they've been walking together happily for quite a while (I'm talking multiple days) you can add one more dog into the mix, and so on. It's important that they don't meet first in the car, or any other small space, because that will freak them out. On intro days I often have someone come to assist for that initial meeting, but often times the owner will do too
@@InRuffCompany Good advice. I also read that the most important thing in introducing two dogs is to do it in a neutral territory. No place where they feel is their territory and must therefore defend it. Fenced dog parks could be good.
Today, i walked two very energetic and active dogs from one home. I faced to a big problem! Those two dogs were very strong and out of my control... They were pulling me strongly that I lost my balance in the staircase. I was near to fall down from the stairs... I wanted to take them from the third floor. My hands got injured. More over, they were pulling me during walk and jumping on other pets and other ppl in the pavement. So, how can I handle this situation?
i have a pomeranian, maltese, and shih tzu. the shih tzu is so chaotic when we go outside, hes always running and marking his territory on everything. the pomeranian wont stop barking at other dogs passing by and the maltese keeps pulling on the leash. its always a hassle when we walk them, so we decided to walk them separately but that was talking too much of our time and it took almost an hour to make sure all the dogs had a chance to go outside.
I have three leash trained kittens. Im trying to figure out if i want to walk them one at a time since they like going outside or walk them at once. There arent any tips on this so im going off dog videos. Seeing as how i just follow the kittens around when i walk them to let them explore i dont know how it will go if i walk all three at once. For now i have three leashes and only one harness so it looks like we are gonna take turns till i can get two more harnesses.
Okay so I maybe the only person who is watching for there personal “pack” we have a good sized yard but I know they need way more exercise. .... 5 dogs is a large scale walk for sure ... I used to tether them to each other so it was basically me walking two dogs instead of 4 each pair had to go where ever the other wanted to sniff. It works great 👍🏾 I would recommend if you have dogs that get along ..... LOVE the knot idea.
In my experience, the front harness is better because it puts them off balance as they're walking, making it difficult to pull. I find that the back attaching harness encourages pulling, especially if you have a sledding-type dog because it gives them more power in their pull.
@@InRuffCompany thank you so much ! I have my 3 large dogs I'm going to have to walk at the same time soon and want to prepare and set up for success. Love your videos. Thank you so much ! 💚
When I walk dogs like this (up to 14) I've had some harsh comments from haters, saying im not being safe 😢 I know when i walk my customers dogs I have control and they respect me. But what do you day to people that say you are waiting for a dog attack to happen? Please advise! 🙏
I have 2 dogs, one is older at 8yo and more mellow and one is 2yo who is waaay more enthusiastic when walking, they're both close in size if that helps. Would it be possible to have them walk together? I've avoided taking them on walks together because I'm mindful of my older dog who gets tired more quickly now, and I don't want to frustrate my younger dog by having to slow down our pace.
Good question! I think that you can absolutely take them for a walk together because that social/pack aspect of it is good for them! But, you do want to be mindful of their different energy levels. How I've handled this in the past is I've started out with both of them, and then partway through dropped off the older dog at home and continued on with the younger dog. That way they both get the exercise that they need, and the social time together, and neither will have to compromise
jm 17 and have an adult pitbull and 2 smaller dogs and they pull for everything jdhdhdhd. i used to just go on 2 separate walks just to avoid it being to hard. thanks for this video
So when you're walking multiple dogs (3-6), are they all from the same client? Or are you picking up one dog here, going to another client's house & picking up the next dog, etc? I just wondered since you mentioned walking so many. How do you know all the dogs will get along if they're from different homes?
Hannah Harding yes, usually from different homes (some owners have 2 or more though). They aren’t ever put together in a group without meeting each other first. So I start out by introducing one dog to another one that I think will get along (personality-wise). Then on another day I will introduce another dog to those 2, and so on. It’s much safer for everyone if they ease into it. I usually will get someone to help on introduction days, as an extra set of hands in case they don’t get along. But as long as they have enough time to slowly get used to each other they are always fine! If any dog doesn’t get along well with others than he can’t go in a pack, he’ll get a private walk
In my area there is a really crazy dog walker that walks all the dogs off leash but they listen to her 😂😂 and they sent her dogs I have asked and I’m like wowww a dog whisperer
How do you manage to get more than 2 dogs together from different homes...do they live in the same building? I walk 3 dogs at the same time and they live in houses that are next to each other so it's easy to pick them up. Can't imagine how you could get more than that together at the same time if they live in different neighborhoods.
If they're far apart then the only way to walk them all together would be to have a car to pick them all up in. If you're on foot, though, you're exactly right, they need to be in the same neighborhood.
@@InRuffCompany I'm not sure I would put more than two dogs in one car especially if they don't know each other. and it takes away from walk time for the dogs that are waiting in the car while you're driving around. I live in the DC area and could be stuck in traffic for a while
I have only ever used one when I worked briefly in a dog day care, but tbh I'm not a fan of them. Many people think that it prevents a dog from escaping (and it does to a certain degree) but you're totally right, if they want to get out of them they could because it's not fastened to them. The major reason that I never use them, though, is that there is nothing to stop a slip lead from getting tighter and tighter around the neck the more that the dog pulls, so a dog can literally choke itself in it's excitement on the walk. People may disagree with me here of course, but that's just what I've seen through my experience. They are banned from use in Toronto by the government for that reason.
Thank you for your reply, I agree with your thoughts. I didn't realize you were in TO! I just left Scarborough and now I'm out in Kitchener and I started my company! That's interesting that they've been banned, I saw them in stores out here, I guess we haven't caught up yet. PS, love your channel, it's not condescending, it's friendly, and honest.
NO WAY! I actually grew up on a farm outside of Kitchener. We used to drive into Kitchener all the time to go to the movies, shopping, etc. So cool that you're there, I bet there are tons of people looking for dog walkers! I've seen slip leads all over the place in stores as well. From what I understand they're still allowed to be used, but not for walks. But, like I said, that may just be in Toronto, not other places. Thank you so much for the kind words, and good luck with your Kitchener dogs!
My French Bulldog and chihuahua run circles around me and change directions every minute 😭. Watching these videos because I want to walk peacefully with these pups .
Kindly, I disagree with tethering a leash to your waist specifically with large dog breeds. Properly holding a leash requires a quick release to prevent self-injury in the case of an emergency. I also don't recommend walking a dog or multiple dogs that actually walk you. When properly trained a handler should be able to walk multiple dogs who are obedient enough to ignore distractions such as another dog. Crossing the street is the easy way out, just my 2 cents. Thank you for your content.
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Everytime I decide to walk my 2 German shephards, (one that's a year old, and one that's 6 months) I keep thinking ohh this is gonna go good, this is a great idea. It never fails to end with.... "God damnit!!!!" "Ohh my godd stopp"!! "Noo noo noo!" "Oh my god stop going into the street!!" "God damnit you got me wrapped around another mailbox!!!!" ......oh my lord help...
Lmao! That’s me with my 2 Pomeranians one is 1 and the other is 5 months
I had to laugh but yes I now have 4 dogs. Went from one for 7 years to 4 within a week. Lord help us.
My current situation. I have tried everything but my 2 shepherds aren't having it. Something has to give! Going for walks gives me anxiety and is miserable.
😂. So been there! Had to train my dogs individually first. Then do it again together. Used Beckmans Dog trying vids as a guide.
Totally feel you
You're really good at communicating information, I could listen to you all day
i could look at her forever and without any info
i began this video just expecting to be annoyed for no reason other than im rude, but i was so surprised she has such a personable feeling about her i love this video
@@elAfreet 😅😅😂
@@elAfreet oh my gwash common lol
@@amandah6676 a single's guy brain have different ways to process info in the presence of beauty, in that case info keeps going around the brain in circles until it quits through the mouth, not a single bit in, and it goes out scrambled in two letters, AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I took a sick dog home from work with the intent of healing her then finding her a home. Well, I failed and now she's mine as she gets along so well with my other 2 big dogs. So thank you for the tips and especially sharing the fact that they will tangle no matter what. That made me feel better while I retrain the 2 in the mean time. Wish me luck and Thanks Again.
good luck Lisa!
I have 3 dogs but they are so chaotic when we go outside, thanks for your advice
I just adopted another dog, so this is very helpful.
This is a great informative video, I just want to point one thing out: Pulling has nothing to do with hierarchy or dominance, it's a very common behaviour for a dog to pull because they naturally walk faster than you, and as they start to pull they're reinforcing the behaviour because to them, pulling = moving forward.
Dogs really aren't as complex as people seem to think, and understand why your dog is doing an undesirable behaviour is the first step to solving it.
YES! This is so great, everyone make note of this! Thanks Lizz!
No I don't agree. Think about huskies doing their thing with sledding. Think about that they have to put the lead dogs at the front and less pulling dogs at the back. This is the behaviour of a wild dog pack also. We have to work with the nature of the dogs also. Some dogs are so anxious they have to be at the front and lead. Otherwise dig walking will never work for walking the both dogs together if you are constantly battling with the anxious dog to get on your side. When the anxious dog is walking by himself. He is perfect. Pack animals change when they are in a group / pack. Just like if we are running in a group. We all sort of choose where we run or walk. Back front middle.
@@amandah6676 You don't have to agree with me, but my statement is fact. Pack theory in dogs was debunked years ago.
I just saw this video and thought it was great. I walk three dogs, 2 cane corso and a shepherd mix. Their weigh 155, 135, and 70. People often stop to ask how I walk my three like this and hands free. Everything you said is spot on. I use waist leashes and I place the larger dogs on the outside and the smaller in the center. The mix is so gentle and not remotely intimidating but the other 2 scare people and so I will reach for the short handles where we need to stop to allow others to pass. Also by keeping larger, more dominant dogs on the sides, I can gently use the back of my hand to push the leads outwards and the dogs will follow the direction of the lead. This keeps them separated and helps prevent tangling. Also a little tip for some pullers, slipping a tshirt on them and tying it firmly around the waist acts like a compression garment and helps reduce some of the excitement.
Thankyou this helped a lot for me😊😊
Hi there. Could you please tell me where I can buy a waist leash like the one in this video? Cannot find them anywhere! Thanks
Thank you for your easy to understand "tips". Trying to get my 3 chichuahuas to walk together and their personalities make for an interesting adventure.
Great tips n tricks, especially the idea to tie a knot in the lead for extra grip. Thanks so much for this video 🐶
You definitely know your business. Straight and to the point. Thank you!
Thankyou so much for your video. Just confirmed that one of my walking methods I am doing right with my 2 dogs. So many other walking methods were so frustrating and made me feel as if I was a really bad dog trainer. But have been walking and training for years with my individual family dogs. But it's the first time that I have 2 dogs now and wow it's such a much difference to just owning 1. Everything and I mean Every Possible thing is just so different. As they are living in a type of pack now. So when you were saying about the hierarchy and one will naturally fall into the leader position and the other walking by your side. I so understood and wow thought yes I'm doing it right!!! Have definitely subscribed to you and thankyou so much for your help❣❣
i did learn something this evening🎉 Thank you for your points and encouragement! Heaven sent!!!
My main issue is that they pull soooo much!!!
I've stopped that by full on stopping when they pull. Mine wanna stop and sniff a lot but well they're dogs and I let them as long as they are pulling.
@@Anna-tc6rz I do that as well. And it doesn't take long for them to figure out if they pull, they don't get to walk. Another idea is a "Halti" which controls their head. I used this on 3 of my 4 dogs and now all walk together fairly decently
We've got an awesome video on how to stop leash pulling :) ua-cam.com/video/f6xSvAgACyA/v-deo.html
i went to school with a kid who was missing the tips of two fingers cause a horse pulled a rope he was holding improperly and RIPPED THEM OFF. unfortunately not uncommon in ranching and dogs are obvi different from horses but it and your stories of people getting their hands broken just goes to show you how quickly things can get out of control with leads of any kind.
i just had an interview at a dog daycare in calgary and it went really well so i have a good feeling about it!! i'm so excited!! your channel has been really helpful, i hope you keep making videos for a long time ❤️❤️❤️
WOW! That's crazy! Yeah, when it comes to leashes and ropes all it takes is a quick and hard movement to really injure a hand. Crazy how fast it can happen!
That is so wonderful to hear about your interview! The first place that I worked at was a dog walking/day care facility and I learned SO MUCH. Honestly, I wouldn't be where I was today without that place, so you've made an awesome decision. Fingers crossed that you get a job there, and if you don't just remember that there are tons of other places and your love for dogs is the most important thing! xoxo
oh also i'm really good at making stuff, so i'm thinking of making some tools that would be useful for dog walking and general daycare. i'm thinking maybe a mini spray bottle gadget attached to my shirt for when they jump up, or a padded belt for walking. i'm interested in what kind of things would be useful for when you work with dogs, things only an actual dog trainer/walker would think of. throw em at me!!
Great help video, thanks 👍🌞
Great tips thanks!
You just saved my life...thaaank yooou! Seriously Thanks for the video..
I'm considering starting pack walking. Thanks for this video 🙏
Thank u so much I'm becoming a dog sitter soon and I wanted to know exactly how to go about since I Wana look as professional as possible 😁
😁🫶🫂thank you little mama🥰 coming from a grandma with 3 small dogs, I'm here to learn how to walk them. This is great. Thank you so much. 💓
Thank you so much 😊 😊😊😊 love it 😍
Thank you so much!
Thank you I’m hoping to start dog walking only three dogs a time, thanks for tip about waist leash x
Great video! This video deserves a lot more views! :)
I have been walking 2 greyhounds for a long while. They walk side by side to me without going in front of me. I use voice cues for them to stop or turn left or right. They walk calmly. Even if I walk as a turtle they will check with me as they feel energy thru the leash. Now I adopted another greyhound. It takes me few days to master a walk with her before walking 3 dogs. I ask them to follow me as it uses their mind rather then instinct.
Thanks!
Nice content.
God for beginners. I would like to have more advanced type for this topic.
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I notice the dogs you're showing are smaller and calmer dogs. Tips for walking multiple bigger & stronger dogs?
thanks for the video! it was really helpful, but what if they are all pulling at the same time?
And also could you tell me where you got that waist leash from? I really like that one but I can’t seem to find anything like it anywhere here in the US
Thanks you soo much!! ❤️
Thank you for making these videos! They’re very informative and helpful. I am wondering how you go about picking up dog poop when you’re walking lots of dogs at once? As dogs seem to want to go every direction or get all tangled up as soon as you stop to pick up poop, which makes it a very stressful process😅.
Thanks for the tip. I have one senior 14yr old small (fil dog), one is about 3 years old pitlab mix and another is 5 months old dachshund. Trying figure out how to just walk them all. Thinking walking around the block for senior be enough for him since he gets tired easily. Then walking the younger ones longer 😄those two have too much energy
Thank you.
I have 3 terriers , I have tried couples short leads long leads everything, after watching your video yesterday decided to try the waist belt with three 30 inch leads can’t believe the difference, why didn’t I think of that. Than you so much for the video 👍👍👍
Just subscribed thank u so much for the great 👍🏻 advice just got a third dog and I was holding all three leashes with my hands no more 😊
Hi Julie, Welcome! 3 dogs-wow! I'm sure they're a handful, but have lots of love to give! xx
Great tips. Very nice visually to watch, while scouring through multidog walking videos.
I'd like to add that you might want to invest on a decent joring harness. (Something like Neewa is decent priced, but durable and light to wear even during summer.) I mean as a human. The belt you use might end up hurting your spine and back muscles if you end up pulled after a squirrel or a rabbit by 2+ dogs. Heck even one is enough. It doesn't need to be high end one. Just something comfortable to wear and attach the leashes to. The only thing is the leg hoops. They keep it from riding up from your waist (where the pulling would end up hurting you in a drastic yank'o'war).
AWESOME! Thanks so much! I'll definitely check that brand out. I've been looking to upgrade, especially since I find the leash that wraps around me can wear down my clothes after a while. It's a great option if you're looking to not spend a lot, and it's done me well for a long time, but it would be cool to look into alternatives. Thanks :)
Such a helpful video thank you! Can you link your waist leash holder? I can’t find one! I have 5 dogs I’d like to walk. Thank you!🐕🦺 🧡🐾
I’m really tempted to adopt a 3rd big dog, but I’ve never attempted to walk 3 at a time. I have good control over the other 2, they usually don’t pull or get too excited but sometimes my 1 year old Akita/mastiff gets excited when she sees other dogs or something she really wants to sniff something & when she sees people she just stops and stares for a long time if I let her lol. Thanks for all of the tips!
Great video.. ty ..😊
Wonderful video
This was a really helpful video. My dogs are trained "off-leash" and are excellent but due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to leash them today. It went much smoother than I expected and that was due to this video. I have two 80lbs dogs and two 30lb dogs. Little ones went in the centre and bigger, outside. Worked out fab. Thank you so much
Wow, that is a handful! I'm glad to hear it went well :) I find that once you get into a groove with everybody it can flow quite nicely!
@@InRuffCompany Lots of good tips here, thank you. Do you find it advantageous that each dog is individually leash trained? Or makes no difference?
I have 3 dogs. A small chihuahua puppy, a adult medium sized mutt and a border collie puppy. In the mornings I only walk the collie since the other 2 are not morning people and in the evenings when i take them all out it kinda gets messy from there. The chihuahua keeps barking at everything it sees and likes to try to yank you (it cant since its a weak chihuahua) the mutt doesnt want the other 2 dogs close to her so shes always trying to get out of their way by any means necessary and the collie pup is still in training so she is a little bit of a puller for the time being and still barks at other dogs. I also have to bring the chihuahua in after 30-40 mins depending on the weather just so I dont overwork him but the other two are fine for the rest of the walk. In the night I take them off either by myself or with someone else and its kinda just the same thing as the evening walk but shorter. Letting them off lead is stressful since the chihuahua will not come back if he spots something he wants to bark at while the other 2 run around like mad.
Hello In Ruff,
Great channel!!
Can you recommend any brands or specific type of leads for group dog walks? What are your thoughts on waist leads/hands free? Thank you :)
im house sitting three dogs right now and this is really helpful i dont have a dog walking leash but im sure i can figure it out
Thank you so much for this... This summer i'm gonna walk dogs to get some money, and i want to be prepared.
Perfect!
I have two dogs that are my grandma’s i walk them every day, it was a problem at first but now i can walk both of them and i also use a retractiable leash and its not a problem to me, this realy hepled tho❤️thx🙌🏼🙌🏼
Just goes to show that the more you walk your puppy dogs, the more they get better at walking hey😉😉 It helps so much with them getting exercise
Awesome
Hey! I really like your videos. I have just started my own dog walking company and I wonder.. How do you treat a dog that keeps growling and barking at the other dogs? It's not picking a fight, just telling everyone to back off.. Also I'm interested in your waist leash. Saw a link to amazon, but it didn't work. Thanks for all your advice!
Any specific waist leash brand recommendations for walking 2-3 dogs? I assume there are no issues in using a gentle leader with one or more dogs when doing this?
Well done good info about lots of practice things , what is it about squirrels ? Our cockerpoo goes absolutely balmy about squirrels, the only thing more exciting are ducks, with poodley spaniel mix , the most wonderful thing is a duck, that her ancestors were trained to find and pick up. I assume you are in America? The English cocker spaniel is a lovely dog, but oh my goodness they have absolutely bags of eccentric English Dogy DNA. They are as keen as mustard always on the go and up for absolutely anything. But the Cockerpoo will love you forever and be a very affectionate friend. Just a few thoughts there for anyone across the pond who does not know this particular cross. Best wishes from the rainy island.
I am a dog walker and just getting enough clients that I have multiple dogs at a time. I cant find a hands free leash like yours anyyyywhere. All I can find on amazon etc is ones with plastic clips instead of metal fastenings and I wouldn't trust a belt that did up with plastic. I have been using a normal length lead over my shoulder but its not ideal. LOVE your channel you are great :)
I got mine from Smoochy Poochy! (you can just google it and you'll find the website). They're a Canadian company, so not sure where all they ship to, but theirs are fabric and the rings are metal. Works well for me!
I instantly went "i know thia girl" and you're the Kristen Stewart/Fantasy parody/Horse movies parody girl.
And now you give me important tips on multiple dog walking? Awesome!
Great video thank you, could you please tell exact phrases to tell people when they come to pet dogs, to not sound rood when you reject this. Or record video how you do it and still stay nice as it could be your potential clients with dog at home.
Nice video thx you
How do you go through the process of figuring out walk groups? As in what dogs will walk well together. To avoid issues like fights and other issues that could arise?
Great video! Do you have a waist leash you recommend?
I use one by the brand Smoochie Poochie. It's super basic, but does the job! I know some people that use heavy-duty ones, and they look AMAZING, but of course that comes with a higher price tag too
First of all, i don’t own a dog (!) and i’m NOT a professional dog walker. But i sometimes need to dog sit for my neighbor’s 3 dachshund. Trying to control the 3 dogs (one older, another a year and 1/2 old (people years) and a puppy (just learning to walk on a leash) is difficult. So my neighbor gave me their leashes (that expand and contract and have a button to lock it). But that was very difficult to say the least! I was bribing my family to help and take 1 dog, etc. so i see your video. Great! So i order this leash (www.chewy.com/petsafe-hands-free-dog-leash/dp/48659) (actually 2 of them so i can have 2 leashes on my waist and can hold one in my hand). I had thought about doing a double leash to have them all on my waist but wasn’t sure if that would be good, although i may go back to chewy and get a double one, but i didn’t want to invest more. I have thought of a 3rd waist one (i really only need the leash with the two clips for each dog). If the link that each leash hooks to can’t hold all 3, i was thinking of putting a caribiner (sp?) hook to hold them all. Any thoughts? The older 2 dogs are very good - if i drop the leash, they stop and i can get it. But, the puppy just goes running-and i was worried about safety on roads, etc.
No clue if you still monitor these comments but this was really helpful info to get an idea of how to walk my 2 very large dogs together by myself. I have one question-- where did you get your waist leash?
i have 2 puppies.. foster to adopt... I am definitely keeping one but I don't want to let go of the other one!! But the stress of trying to walk these little critters is too much.. they go in opposite directions!!
Please tell me. I'm starting my business and don't have any clients yet. If someone ask for group walk and I don't have any dogs booked yet, how should I go around it?
Also, how you explain your clients that you need more time to introduce dogs to pack?
Love your videos and your dedication to dogs. They are my whole life as well. Hugs from UK xx
You forgot to bring your Bearspray, Glock, retractable baton and knife 😂😂😂
Where did you get your waist leash? I can’t find one that fits more than two dogs.
I have four dogs and do canicross with them, I would highly suggest a canicross best vs a thin waist leash. Canicross belts have thick padding Your back will thank you :)
Great suggestion, thanks!
What type of waist leash are you using? I can't find one like it
I walk my 3 dogs regularly and it is manageable somehow but overwhelming when I do 6 or 7 because they tangle. I really can't predict their order because they're chaotic, sometimes one wants to go first but then wants to be at my back next. Their sizes differ too. Their sniffing is another thing that stops the group and causes the tangle 😣.
I was hoping for how to introduce the dogs to be able to pack walk being in this, that’s primarily what I’m looking for
I am walking 4 dogs at the moment. (2 are mine and minding 2). I have my own lead set up and with just 2 dogs the swivels work perfectly. Never a tangle. However, with the 4 dogs we are finishing the walk with what resembles a plaited lead. Very difficult to untangle during the walk. Does it help to add more swivel points to the leads?
what leash do you recomend¿?
Idk if you see this, but isn't it hard to keep them untangled, I'm saying if they see a squirrel, it's hard to pull back on all 3 leashes? And do you recommend 3 big dogs or no..? Thank you, this video really helped and I love the wais idea!!!
This is great! I am looking to start a dog walking business. I do not want to walk more than 4 at a time. Would you ask the owner if they are comfortable walking their dog in a "pack" how would you properly introduce those dogs to know that their will be no fights between the dogs?
There are so many dog walkers that don't walk dogs in packs, so that's totally fine if you want less! Definitely ask the owner before choosing if the dog is solo or in a pack because everyone has their preference. You would need to talk with them beforehand anyway if they were going into a pack because you need to know the dog's personality VERY well in order to place it into a pack that it would get along with. Choosing dogs that would go good together is the first step (based on personality and energy level). Then, in order to form a pack you begin by introducing 2 dogs to each other (starting with dogs that are easy going and you're quite sure will get along well). Once they've been walking together happily for quite a while (I'm talking multiple days) you can add one more dog into the mix, and so on. It's important that they don't meet first in the car, or any other small space, because that will freak them out. On intro days I often have someone come to assist for that initial meeting, but often times the owner will do too
@@InRuffCompany Good advice. I also read that the most important thing in introducing two dogs is to do it in a neutral territory. No place where they feel is their territory and must therefore defend it. Fenced dog parks could be good.
Today, i walked two very energetic and active dogs from one home. I faced to a big problem! Those two dogs were very strong and out of my control... They were pulling me strongly that I lost my balance in the staircase. I was near to fall down from the stairs... I wanted to take them from the third floor. My hands got injured. More over, they were pulling me during walk and jumping on other pets and other ppl in the pavement.
So, how can I handle this situation?
I always let the dogs sniff for as long as they want - it's their walk lol
i have a pomeranian, maltese, and shih tzu. the shih tzu is so chaotic when we go outside, hes always running and marking his territory on everything. the pomeranian wont stop barking at other dogs passing by and the maltese keeps pulling on the leash. its always a hassle when we walk them, so we decided to walk them separately but that was talking too much of our time and it took almost an hour to make sure all the dogs had a chance to go outside.
Trying to walk my 3 bulldogs together 😅 they are always tangled and I’m always tripping over them! I hope this helps me 😅
Do you try to get the dogs to heel or does that kind of go out the window when you have multiple dogs?
I have three leash trained kittens. Im trying to figure out if i want to walk them one at a time since they like going outside or walk them at once. There arent any tips on this so im going off dog videos. Seeing as how i just follow the kittens around when i walk them to let them explore i dont know how it will go if i walk all three at once. For now i have three leashes and only one harness so it looks like we are gonna take turns till i can get two more harnesses.
Yea I got 3 right now
Hi, Where can I buy good waist leases? I have two 48 pound pit mixes so they are pretty strong.
Amazon
You: if a dog bolts, it will take you down with it (thus preventing it from getting away).
Dog: challenge accepted!
Okay so I maybe the only person who is watching for there personal “pack” we have a good sized yard but I know they need way more exercise. .... 5 dogs is a large scale walk for sure ... I used to tether them to each other so it was basically me walking two dogs instead of 4 each pair had to go where ever the other wanted to sniff. It works great 👍🏾 I would recommend if you have dogs that get along ..... LOVE the knot idea.
Mine pull alot! But when it comes to the harness, is it best to get them a front pull harness? Or a normal one that latches from the back?
In my experience, the front harness is better because it puts them off balance as they're walking, making it difficult to pull. I find that the back attaching harness encourages pulling, especially if you have a sledding-type dog because it gives them more power in their pull.
@@InRuffCompany thank you so much ! I have my 3 large dogs I'm going to have to walk at the same time soon and want to prepare and set up for success. Love your videos. Thank you so much ! 💚
I cannot find this style of waist lead anywhere at all! Could anyone please direct me to where I can buy something like this? Thank you
When I walk dogs like this (up to 14) I've had some harsh comments from haters, saying im not being safe 😢 I know when i walk my customers dogs I have control and they respect me. But what do you day to people that say you are waiting for a dog attack to happen?
Please advise! 🙏
I have 2 dogs, one is older at 8yo and more mellow and one is 2yo who is waaay more enthusiastic when walking, they're both close in size if that helps. Would it be possible to have them walk together? I've avoided taking them on walks together because I'm mindful of my older dog who gets tired more quickly now, and I don't want to frustrate my younger dog by having to slow down our pace.
Good question! I think that you can absolutely take them for a walk together because that social/pack aspect of it is good for them! But, you do want to be mindful of their different energy levels. How I've handled this in the past is I've started out with both of them, and then partway through dropped off the older dog at home and continued on with the younger dog. That way they both get the exercise that they need, and the social time together, and neither will have to compromise
I recommend COUPLERS. Saved my life.
I was wondering if that'd help. Thanks.
Can you please say what is that?
@@furryfriends2898 it's a dual dog leash, you can find on amazon.
jm 17 and have an adult pitbull and 2 smaller dogs and they pull for everything jdhdhdhd. i used to just go on 2 separate walks just to avoid it being to hard. thanks for this video
I used to have a staffie and 2 chihuahuas lol
Now I just have 4 chi’s and wish I’d gone for a ‘sensible’ dog like a lab or golden retriever 😂😂😂
Do you do this daily ?
So when you're walking multiple dogs (3-6), are they all from the same client? Or are you picking up one dog here, going to another client's house & picking up the next dog, etc? I just wondered since you mentioned walking so many. How do you know all the dogs will get along if they're from different homes?
Hannah Harding yes, usually from different homes (some owners have 2 or more though). They aren’t ever put together in a group without meeting each other first. So I start out by introducing one dog to another one that I think will get along (personality-wise). Then on another day I will introduce another dog to those 2, and so on. It’s much safer for everyone if they ease into it. I usually will get someone to help on introduction days, as an extra set of hands in case they don’t get along. But as long as they have enough time to slowly get used to each other they are always fine! If any dog doesn’t get along well with others than he can’t go in a pack, he’ll get a private walk
Harnesses or collars???
Walking my two foster puppies is a challenge. I have to walk one at a time other wise I drop a leash or get pulled over or whatever
In my area there is a really crazy dog walker that walks all the dogs off leash but they listen to her 😂😂 and they sent her dogs I have asked and I’m like wowww a dog whisperer
Serious dog whisperer! That is so awesome
How do you walk 6 newborn puppies together?
How do you manage to get more than 2 dogs together from different homes...do they live in the same building? I walk 3 dogs at the same time and they live in houses that are next to each other so it's easy to pick them up. Can't imagine how you could get more than that together at the same time if they live in different neighborhoods.
If they're far apart then the only way to walk them all together would be to have a car to pick them all up in. If you're on foot, though, you're exactly right, they need to be in the same neighborhood.
@@InRuffCompany I'm not sure I would put more than two dogs in one car especially if they don't know each other. and it takes away from walk time for the dogs that are waiting in the car while you're driving around. I live in the DC area and could be stuck in traffic for a while
Do you ever use slip leads?
I’ve heard that other walkers swear by them, but I’m afraid that a dog will get out of them if they really wanted to
I have only ever used one when I worked briefly in a dog day care, but tbh I'm not a fan of them. Many people think that it prevents a dog from escaping (and it does to a certain degree) but you're totally right, if they want to get out of them they could because it's not fastened to them. The major reason that I never use them, though, is that there is nothing to stop a slip lead from getting tighter and tighter around the neck the more that the dog pulls, so a dog can literally choke itself in it's excitement on the walk. People may disagree with me here of course, but that's just what I've seen through my experience. They are banned from use in Toronto by the government for that reason.
Thank you for your reply, I agree with your thoughts.
I didn't realize you were in TO! I just left Scarborough and now I'm out in Kitchener and I started my company!
That's interesting that they've been banned, I saw them in stores out here, I guess we haven't caught up yet.
PS, love your channel, it's not condescending, it's friendly, and honest.
NO WAY! I actually grew up on a farm outside of Kitchener. We used to drive into Kitchener all the time to go to the movies, shopping, etc. So cool that you're there, I bet there are tons of people looking for dog walkers! I've seen slip leads all over the place in stores as well. From what I understand they're still allowed to be used, but not for walks. But, like I said, that may just be in Toronto, not other places. Thank you so much for the kind words, and good luck with your Kitchener dogs!
My French Bulldog and chihuahua run circles around me and change directions every minute 😭. Watching these videos because I want to walk peacefully with these pups .
I love your video's about dog walking i would love to become one in feuchre time now i am only 17 years old 😐🐕🐶🐕🐶🐕🐶🐕🐕🐶🐶🐕🐶🐕🐕🐶🐕🐶🐕🐶🐕
Thanks for the advice. Now some advice from me to you: I have the volume on my pc to almost mute and your voice is still too loud.
Humans shouldn’t let dogs walk ahead of them,
They should be the pack leader.
Kindly, I disagree with tethering a leash to your waist specifically with large dog breeds. Properly holding a leash requires a quick release to prevent self-injury in the case of an emergency. I also don't recommend walking a dog or multiple dogs that actually walk you. When properly trained a handler should be able to walk multiple dogs who are obedient enough to ignore distractions such as another dog. Crossing the street is the easy way out, just my 2 cents. Thank you for your content.
Good advice is to not walk your dogs off the lead on a shared path, and definitely do not use a retractable lead on pavements or shared paths.